CAREER OPPORTUNITIES

Temporary/Seasonal Internships
The Watershed Agricultural Council (WAC) seeks 6 Seasonal/Temporary employees to perform various duties as part of the Watershed Agricultural Program (WAP) serving farms within the NYC Watershed. Five (5) of the positions will be Nutrient Management soil samplers who will perform the duties of soil sampling and data collection. One (1) position will be a WAP Technical Intern who will perform the duties of Best Management Practice (BMP) installation, repairs and inspections. Other duties will entail Whole Farm Plan monitoring, soil sampling and BMP data collection. These are 10-week, 40 hours a week summer positions that pay $16.80 per hour. Must have dependable vehicle, insurance and a valid N.Y.S. driver’s license. Will be reimbursed for mileage incurred on the job. Deadline March 15, 2024. EOE

JOB DESCRIPTION – Nutrient Management Soil Sampler (5 positions available)

JOB DESCRIPTION – Watershed Agricultural Program Technical Intern (1 position available)

Send cover letter stating which position you are interested in and resume to:

Patti Bowker
Watershed Agricultural Council
33195 State Highway 10
Walton, NY 13856
or email [email protected]

 

Economic Viability Program Intern
The Watershed Agricultural Council seeks an Economic Viability Program Intern to assist the Economic Viability Program with Pure Catskills membership relations and support, Pure Catskills Guide deliveries, document archiving, content development for various electronic and print media, event coordination and setup, and creating outreach materials consistent with messaging of the Pure Catskills Buy Local Campaign which will reinforce the positive impact being made in the region. This is a 10-week summer position that pays $16.80 per hour. Must have a dependable vehicle, insurance and a valid N.Y.S. driver’s license. Will be reimbursed for mileage incurred on the job.
WAC will accept cover letters/resumes through March 29, 2024. E.O.E. 

JOB DESCRIPTION

Send cover letter and resume to:

Patti Bowker
Watershed Agricultural Council
33195 State Highway 10
Walton, NY 13856
or email [email protected]


Agricultural Program Manager – East of Hudson
The Watershed Agricultural Council seeks to hire an East of Hudson Agricultural Program Manager. The Program Manager is responsible for the implementation of the Agricultural Program in the Croton Watershed.  The Program Manager will act as a chief liaison with the general public representing the agricultural program specific to water quality initiatives. The Program Manager will provide oversight of the EOH planning and engineering departments. This position reports to the WAC Executive Director. Qualifications and requirements detailed in the position description below. Salary range: $90,000-99,000. EOE. Review of applications will begin February 23, 2024.

JOB DESCRIPTION

Send cover letter and resume to:

Patti Bowker
Watershed Agricultural Council
33195 State Highway 10
Walton, NY 13856
or email [email protected]

 

Internship: Watershed Forestry Educator – East of Hudson
The Watershed Agricultural Council seeks to hire one Seasonal East of Hudson Watershed Forestry Educator. The seasonal EOH Watershed Forestry Educator will primarily provide support for educator training programs associated with the WAC Forestry Program’s Urban-Rural Education Initiative. The secondary function of this position will be to provide support for forest landowner outreach, education, and stewardship programs within the NYC Watershed. This is an 8-week summer position that pays $18.90 per hour. Must have a dependable vehicle, insurance and a valid N.Y.S. driver’s license. Will be reimbursed for mileage incurred on the job. WAC will accept cover letters/resumes through March 15, 2024. E.O.E. 

JOB DESCRIPTION

Send cover letter, resume and writing sample to:

Patti Bowker
Watershed Agricultural Council
33195 State Highway 10
Walton, NY 13856
or email [email protected]